Otokonushi Shrine

Otokonushi Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
10 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Uhashi Shrine (菟橋神社), affectionately known locally as "Osuwasan," is one of the oldest shrines in Kaga Province, with traditional founding in 704 CE and clear documentary evidence in the 10th-century Engishiki, which lists it among eight Shikinaisha of Nomi District. Designated by Maeda Toshitsune in 1651 as the protective guardian of both Komatsu and Kanazawa castles, the shrine gained provincial significance during the Edo period. The poet Matsuo Basho visited during his famous Oku no Hosomichi journey in 1689, and the shrine today hosts celebrated spring and autumn festivals featuring traditional floats and children's kabuki.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
704
704

Traditional founding year (Keiun 1).

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha of Nomi District, Kaga Province.

1651

Maeda Toshitsune designates the shrine guardian of both Komatsu and Kanazawa castles; relocated to present Hamada site.

1689

Matsuo Basho visits during his Oku no Hosomichi journey; documented by companion Kawai Sora.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.4020, 136.4453

Physical Address

233 Hamada-machi, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa

Province historique

Kaga / Noto

Acces

Komatsu Station (JR Hokuriku Line)

10 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Otokonushi Shrine?

Uhashi Shrine (菟橋神社), affectionately known locally as "Osuwasan," is one of the oldest shrines in Kaga Province, with traditional founding in 704 CE and clear documentary evidence in the 10th-century Engishiki, which lists it among eight Shikinaisha of Nomi District. Designated by Maeda Toshitsune in 1651 as the protective guardian of both Komatsu and Kanazawa castles, the shrine gained provincial significance during the Edo period. The poet Matsuo Basho visited during his famous Oku no Hosomichi journey in 1689, and the shrine today hosts celebrated spring and autumn festivals featuring traditional floats and children's kabuki.

Where is Otokonushi Shrine located?

Otokonushi Shrine is located in Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa. The full address is: 233 Hamada-machi, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa.